Embark on a journey through history and craftsmanship on the Cretan Monastery & Museum Tour. Explore the Historical Monastery of Arkadi, the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, a pottery workshop, and the stunning Melidoni cave.
Embark on a journey through history and craftsmanship on the Cretan Monastery & Museum Tour. Explore the Historical Monastery of Arkadi, the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, a pottery workshop, and the stunning Melidoni cave.
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Monastery of Arkadi - Arkadi… This monastery has the most important history in the Cretan revolution.
Our guide will explain you in the bus the history of this monastery. Then, you will have free time to feel this history, walk on the small stone paths, visit the rooms and the big room where the explosion took place… - Archea Eleftherna -…
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Monastery of Arkadi - Arkadi… This monastery has the most important history in the Cretan revolution.
Our guide will explain you in the bus the history of this monastery. Then, you will have free time to feel this history, walk on the small stone paths, visit the rooms and the big room where the explosion took place… -
Archea Eleftherna - Come and discover the local and religious life of the ancient Eleftherna from 3000 BC until 1300 AC.
4€ fees are required for the museum entrance. - Margarites - Margarites village is wellknown for its pottery. You’ll walk the traditional village and also you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch in a local small tavernas if you like.
- Melidoni Cave - Let’s explore the impressive cave of Melidoni, very important in the Cretan revolution during the Turks occupation.
- Tsikalario cretan ceramics - We will visit the ceramic workshop, near of Margarites village. It’s like a museum about the ceramic art and history. Mrs Helen, the owner and the artist, will show you live how the clay becomes an object to use….
- Pick-up and drop-off services in multiple locations, including Bali, Panormo, Skaleta, Adele, Platanias, Rethymno, Atsipopoulo, Kavros, Georgioupoli
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick-up and drop-off services in multiple locations, including Bali, Panormo, Skaleta, Adele, Platanias, Rethymno, Atsipopoulo, Kavros, Georgioupoli
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fees about 10€/ person
- Entrance fees about 10€/ person
Experience the intersection of history, art, and craft. This journey is designed for those wishing to explore Crete from Rethymnon without the burden of long bus travels.
We’ll start at Crete’s most significant monastery: The Historical Monastery of Arkadi.
Subsequently, we’ll explore the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna that houses historical artifacts…
Experience the intersection of history, art, and craft. This journey is designed for those wishing to explore Crete from Rethymnon without the burden of long bus travels.
We’ll start at Crete’s most significant monastery: The Historical Monastery of Arkadi.
Subsequently, we’ll explore the Museum of Ancient Eleftherna that houses historical artifacts from the times of Homer. Following that, the ‘TSIKALARIO’ pottery workshop is next on our list. Here, Mrs. Helen will guide us through the delicate artistry of pottery making.
A short 2 km drive will take us to Margarites village where you’ll have leisure time for lunch or a stroll.
Last stop on our exploration is the Melidoni cave situated 220 meters above sea level. Here, you’ll uncover a fascinating cave brimming with stalactites and stalagmites, deeply steeped in history as well.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
